I think the patio with bench seating on 2 sides of the fire pit works really well. The grey granite boulders will work well as retention in some of the upper areas and save cost over walls as well. I like it!
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Idea for boulder wall/steps (from Stepping Stone)
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Boulder retaining wall
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Raised beds
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Raised beds
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Bench seating, shape of fire pit
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Raised bed
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Bench seating, shape of fire pit
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This is just an initial concept, but I really think it makes sense to utilize the upper space as a nice open patio for dining or other furniture. The lower patio help blend into the slope.
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Stepped down beds?
That is so funny. I was jut looking at similar terraced beds a few minutes ago. I really like the idea of some sort of terrace on you side yard slope. That is an interesting material.
Idea for wall around fire pit area (from Stepping Stone)
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